Description

Queen Elizabeth I Reign, 1558-1603.

1567 Threepence, Fourth Issue.

Ornate crowned taller bust ear shows, facing left with Rose behind.

Legend: ELIZABETH · D · G · ANG · FR · ET · HI · REGINA (Elizabeth by the Grace of God Queen of England France and Ireland).

Reverse: Square Shield of Arms of England and France on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription with date of 1567 above shield.

Reverse Legend: POSVI DEV . ADIVTOREM · MEV (I have made God my helper).

Mint mark: Coronet (74).

Catalogue: Spink-2566.

Silver fineness 0.925.

Weight: 1.56g.

Diameter: 24mm.

Grade: Somewhat crinkled, details Fine, likely a detecting find due to a deep scratch on the obverse.